Slow travel in central Vietnam | Between Hoi An Ancient Town and the Pink Church, encounter the tenderness of time

When the plane landed in Da Nang, I knew that my journey would not be just the romance of tropical sea breeze and French architecture. This time, I will walk into the soul of China and Vietnam - Hoi An Ancient Town, and add a fairy-tale pink dream - the pink church in Da Nang, so that the whole journey will write the softest chapter in the ancient and dreamy. 🌿 Hoi An Ancient Town｜A City Where Time Stands Still I walked into Hoi An Ancient Town at dusk, the sky was still pale orange, and the lanterns on both sides of the street were lit one by one. Most of the houses here are khaki French buildings, and the walls are covered with traces of time and vines. Every alley seems to hide a story, and even the footsteps become soft, for fear of disturbing its quiet rhythm. Hoi An Ancient Town was one of the most prosperous ports in Southeast Asia in the 16th century. The cultures from China, Japan, France, and India are intertwined and blended. It has now become a world cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO. Walking here, I feel like I have walked into a heavy historical novel, and every carved wooden window tells the vicissitudes of life. 📍 Must-see attractions: • Laiyuan Bridge (Japanese Bridge): A wooden bridge built by the Japanese in the 17th century. There is a Buddhist temple on the bridge, which is the symbol of the ancient town. • Fujian Guild Hall: A Mazu temple built by the Chinese, with exquisite carvings and a strong incense. • Thu Bon River Night Boat: Place a small water lantern on the river surface reflected by lights to pray for yourself and your loved ones. 🍴 Must-eat food in the ancient town: • Cao Lau: Only available in Hoi An, rice noodles are made with plant ash, with a solid taste, and the ingredients are barbecued pork, fried skin and vanilla. • White Rose Wonton (White Rose): Transparent rice skin wontons like flowers, with a refreshing taste and a dreamy shape. • Chicken Rice (Com Ga): Turmeric rice with shredded chicken and pickled vegetables, fragrant and not greasy. • Mot Herbal Tea: Mint herbal tea in a lotus leaf cup, a popular summer drink in the ancient town, with an eye-catching shape. 💒 Da Nang Pink Church｜Gothic romance in fairy tales After finishing the yellow light night talk in Hoi An, I took a bus back to Da Nang and made a pilgrimage to the popular check-in hotspot for Internet beauties - the Pink Church, whose official name is the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Da Nang Cathedral). The church was built in 1923 and is a legacy of the French colonial era. The entire building adopts a Gothic design, but the exterior walls are painted in a dreamy pink. The spires, stained glass and arched windows make it look like a castle in a fairy tale. The atmosphere here is not as far away as the solemn cathedral, but more intimate and lovely. 📷 Tips for taking photos: • There are fewer people before 8:00 in the morning, and the light is soft and suitable for taking photos • The church is open for visitors, but you need to respect religious etiquette and do not make noise when taking photos 🧭 Recommended attractions in the surrounding area｜Selected small trips in China and Vietnam 🔹 Dragon Bridge in Da Nang The golden dragon that spews fire and water at night is one of the landmarks of Da Nang City. The riverside night market under the bridge is very lively. 🔹 My Khe Beach Rated as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world by CNN, mornings and evenings are the favorite walking times for locals. 🔹 Marble Mountains A quiet hill that combines Buddhist temples and limestone caves. You can overlook the entire Da Nang city and coastline from the top. 🔹 Son Tra Peninsula and Linh Ung Temple You can take a car to the huge Guanyin statue and look out over the South China Sea. You can also meet wild macaques on the way. 🚗 Transportation Information | Simple Travel Guide 🛫 How to enter: • Take a flight to Da Nang International Airport, and then depart from the city to Hoi An. 🚕 Da Nang ➝ Hoi An Transportation: • Taxi: About 45 minutes, cost about 300,000 VND (about NT$380) • Bus or shuttle bus: There are fixed-time flights, and you can also choose Grab to call a taxi 🚲 In Hoi An Ancient Town: • Bicycles are the best choice, with a daily rental fee of less than NT$50 • The ancient town is mostly a pedestrian area, and it is suitable for a slow tour if you stop and go 🧳 Summary: A journey of gold and pink This trip to Hoi An and Da Nang is not only a journey through history, taking pictures of lanterns and pink spires, but also a time for my mind to slow down. Hoi An allowed me to rediscover the beauty of tradition, and the pink church in Da Nang reminded me that romance and faith can actually be very simple.